LIVE: Watch badminton as world No. 2 Vithwut Kulwut faces world No. 1 Qi Yuxi in the Malaysia Open 2026 final.
On 10 Jan 2026, watch the live badminton match as the Thai national team meets China. Cheer for Thailand's men's singles second seed and world No. 2, Vithwut Kulwut, against China's world No. 1 Qi Yuxi in the Malaysia Open 2026 Super 1000 final, the year's first major event.
At the Malaysia Open 2026 in Malaysia, Vithwut Kulwut has advanced to the final, marking his first career Super 1000 final. He also makes history as the first Thai men's singles player to reach this final in 16 years, since "Superman" Lt. Boonsak Ponsana did so in 2010.
Badminton schedule for 11 Jan 2026 at the Malaysia Open 2026:
Head-to-head record in last 5 meetings: Vithwut has won once.
20 Dec 2025 (World Tour Finals): Vithwut Kulwut 0–2 Qi Yuxi.
31 Aug 2025 (World Championships): Qi Yuxi 2–1 Vithwut Kulwut.
25 Jan 2025 (Indonesia Masters): Qi Yuxi 0–2 Vithwut Kulwut.
12 Dec 2024 (World Tour Finals): Qi Yuxi 2–1 Vithwut Kulwut.
22 Nov 2024 (China Masters): Qi Yuxi 2–0 Vithwut Kulwut.